VUVulnerable
Angolan Colobus
Colobus angolensis
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical swamp· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorWetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionLegislation
Other threatened species in CERCOPITHECIDAE
Threatened in Angola
Frequently asked questions
Why is Angolan Colobus classified as Vulnerable?
Angolan Colobus is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Angolan Colobus live?
Angolan Colobus occurs in Angola, Burundi, Congo - Kinshasa, Kenya, Malawi, and Mozambique (plus 4 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Angolan Colobus?
The main threats to Angolan Colobus are 1.1, 1.3, 5.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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